Description
Hailing from Brazil, architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha (1928–2021) played a key role in the creation of the country’s brand of modernism through his distinct and powerful use of concrete. In his public buildings can be found something more than materiality, however, sensed in their profound ethic towards users and inhabitants. Together with new analyses by José Paulo Gouvêa, this monographic issue features six of Mendes da Rocha’s most significant projects, demonstrating his contributions to public space. In addition, it offers glimpses into his home and office as well as a number of newly conserved and digitalised sketches and drawings from his archive.
CONTENTS
- Essay: The MuBE, or Architecture as Construction of an Artificial Landscape / Daniele Pisani
- Brazilian Museum of Sculpture (MuBE)
- Brazil Pavilion at Osaka Expo ’70
- Georges Pompidou Cultural Center
- Contemporary Art Museum of the University of São Paulo
- Serra Dourada Municipal Stadium
- Patriarca Square, Roof
- Essay: Eulogy for Mendes da Rocha / Nuno Sampaio
- Mendes da Rocha’s Sketches
- Mendes da Rocha’s Office
- Mendes da Rcoha House
- Essay: Remembering Mendes da Rocha with 24 Sketches / Eduardo Souto de Moura
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